Yes, there is silver in some circuit breakers, especially older or high-voltage industrial models. Silver is commonly used in electrical contacts due to its excellent conductivity and resistance to corrosion. While the amount of silver in a typical residential breaker is quite small—usually just a fraction of a gram—industrial breakers can contain more, sometimes up to a few grams depending on the size and type. Scrappers often extract silver contacts from breakers as part of e-waste recycling, but the overall silver content may not be worth the effort unless dealing with large quantities or commercial-grade units.
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