The magnetic properties of 55-atom Fe, Co and Ni clusters are studied using
the local spin-density formalism. The dependence of magnetic moment on clu
ster symmetry is found to be also cluster size dependent. The symmetry of c
luster plays an important role in determining the charge distribution. The
surface magnetism enhancement are found to be decreased from Fe to Ni. (C)
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