Abstract: The present situation of synthesis of aramides by catalytic hydrogenation was reviewed. The preparation of Pd-Fe/SiO₂ catalyst by the dipping process is introduced. Factors affecting catalytic properties，such as carrier，components，reductant，baking temperature，and time，were studied，and optimal conditions were obtained as：w(Pd)=5%，w(Fe)=0.2%; potassium borohydride as reductant; Pd-Fe/ SiO₂ was roasted for 4 h at 500 ℃. Tests for reusing the catalyst，verifying optimal conditions，and comparing with other catalysts such as Raney Ni，Pt/C，and Pd/C were made. The results showed that Pd-Fe/ SiO2 catalyst had high selectivity，the yield of the reaction was more than 97.5%，the purity of product was more than 98.0%，and the catalyst can be reused 10 times .