A condensed phosphate containing an alkaline earth metal is caused to be
present on the surface of titanium dioxide fine particles, and as a
result, the condensed phosphate is firmly coupled with the fine particles
and is barely liberated from the surface of the fine particles into a
medium such as a binder or a resin. As a result, photo-functional
particles exhibiting durability and dispersion stability are obtained. By
use of the photo-functional particles, a powder and a slurry exhibiting
excellent photo-functional property, durability, dispersion stability,
and hydrophilicity are produced. In addition, by use of the powder and
slurry, a polymer composition, a coating agent, a photo-functional formed
article, and a photo-functional structure are produced.