>>60941200
Now multiply that by all the weapons systems, fro sonobuoys to patriot missiles, and unlke x-ray film, weapons systems silver only gets recycled if the weapon is demilled before use.

Once they get used, the silver is atomized and irretrievably dispersed. A key factor with military use is that unlike for example solar panels, the military is not price sensitive. If silver goes up 10 fold, the weapons must still flow.