Metallic Aluminum is dissolved anodically in an electrolyte, containing a primary amine, an aprotic solvent and a tetraalkylammonium salt. Removal of the solvent and subsequent heating lead to a polymer network. Initial drying causes a more viscous liquid, further drying up to 150°C accelerates the polymerization process and a gel-like consistency is obtained. Pyrolysis is carried out under NH3 or inert gas atmosphere. X-ray diffraction data show amorphous products up to 800°C, treatment above 800°C leads to the desired ceramic product aluminum nitride. Peak broadening indicates extremely small crystallite sizes. Pressureless sintering without additives gives a compact product, having densities up to nearly 100% of the theoretical density.