The formation process of crystal polymorphs of titania under hydrothermal condition is studied.According to the experimental results and theoretic analysis,the formation process of crystal polymorphs can be described as a unit process.It includes the formation of growth units,the formation of nuclei through the polymerization of growth unit,and the growth of crystallites.The influence of the environmental phase and growth conditions on the formation of polymorphs is reflected in the changes of the structures of growth units.For example,when changing the pH of the reaction medium,the structure of growth unit with the highest stable energy in the hydrothermal system changes.Then different titania polymorphs can be prepared.The absorption,movement,crystallization or desorption of the growth unit are related to crystalline structure.On the other hand,the formation of crystal inner defects is related to the disturbance of the crystallizing process.``