Can lead shielding block beta particles?

[soothsayer]

I know lead is a great shield against gamma particles due to its extraordinary density, but I wonder if it can also block beta particles, or is it transparent to them due to being electrically conductive? Thanks ahead of time for your responses!

 

[Bill_K]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_particle#Interaction_with_other_matter

"Most beta particles can be stopped by a few millimeters of aluminium."

 

[ChrisVer]

electrically conductive doesn't exactly mean that it allows the flow of charge within... the contrary... the charge will have to be spread around its surface...

 

[soothsayer]

Thanks guys. Big help.